2019 Hyundai Creta panel

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Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive gasoli-
neeum jelly or other protective
compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on the under-
body parts such as the fuel lines,
frame, floor pan and exhaust system,
even though they have been treated
with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of the doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.WARNING

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Maintenance
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that slowly evaporates.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain moisture and pro-
mote corrosion.
High temperatures can also acceler-
ate corrosion of parts that are not
properly ventilated so the moisture
can be dispersed. For all these rea-
sons, it is particularly important to
keep your vehicle clean and free of
mud or accumulations of other mate-
rials. This applies not only to the vis-
ible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from
getting started by observing the fol-
lowing:
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Attention to
the underside of the vehicle is partic-
ularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area
— where road salts are used, near
the ocean, areas with industrial
pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you
should take extra care to prevent
corrosion. In winter, hose off the
underside of your vehicle at least
once a month and be sure to clean
the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.

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Door locks.....................................................................3-13
Auto door lock/unlock features .................................3-17
Child-protector rear door locks .................................3-17
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ...........3-15
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .........3-13
Driver assist system ......................................................3-91
Rear parking assist system.........................................3-92
Rear view camera ......................................................3-91
Emergency commodity .................................................6-26
Fire extinguisher .......................................................6-26
First aid kit ................................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge ....................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ......................................................6-26
Emission control system ...............................................7-95
Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-95
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-95
Exhaust emission control system...............................7-96
Engine .............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment .......................................................7-3
Engine compartment (I)..................................................1-8
Engine compartment (II) ................................................1-9
Engine number................................................................8-9
Changing the coolant .................................................7-36
Checking the coolant level ........................................7-34
Recommended engine coolant ...................................7-36Engine oil......................................................................7-32
Changing the engine oil and filter .............................7-33
Checking the engine oil level ..................................7-32
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-28
Exterior overview (I) ......................................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) .....................................................1-3
Fuel filler door ..............................................................3-30
Closing the fuel filler door ........................................3-31
Opening the fuel filler door .......................................3-30
Fuel filter (For Diesel)..................................................7-40
Draining water from fuel filter ..................................7-40
Extracting air from the fuel filter ..............................7-40
Fuses .............................................................................7-63
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ............7-66
Fuse/Relay panel description .....................................7-68
Instrument panel fuse replacement ............................7-64
Hazard warning flasher...................................................6-2
Hood .............................................................................3-28
Closing the hood ........................................................3-29
Opening the hood.......................................................3-28
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If the engine overheats ...................................................6-8
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over ..............6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start ......6-4
If you have a flat tire ....................................................6-16
Changing tires ...........................................................6-17
Jack and tools ...........................................................6-16
Jack label ...................................................................6-21
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-16
Ignition switch ................................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-9
Key ignition switch......................................................5-5
In case of an emergency while driving ..........................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing..............6-3
If the engine stalls while driving .................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving.............................6-3
Instrument cluster .........................................................3-43
Gauges .......................................................................3-45
Instrument Cluster Control ........................................3-44
LCD display ...............................................................3-67
Transaxle shift indicator ............................................3-48
Trip computer ............................................................3-74
Warning and indicator lights......................................3-50
Warning Messages (for Type B) ................................3-61Instrument panel overview (I) ........................................1-6
Instrument panel overview (II) .......................................1-7
Interior features...........................................................3-122
Ashtray .....................................................................3-123
Cargo area cover ......................................................3-129
Cigarette lighter .......................................................3-122
Clothes hanger .........................................................3-127
Cup holder ...............................................................3-124
Digital clock.............................................................3-122
Floor mat anchor(s) .................................................3-127
Luggage net holder ..................................................3-128
Power outlet/USB charger .......................................3-125
Sunvisor ...................................................................3-125
Interior overview (I) .......................................................1-4
Interior overview (II) ......................................................1-5
Jump starting...................................................................6-5
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